Hi everyone. Thanks for asking about Lilly, Ktreva. She is having a wonderful day. It snowed again and she and Honey have had a great time eating the snow and running laps around the yard. They are messing with the cat right now and looking out the front door at the snow falling. I'm sure a nap is just about to start!

I like the way this topic has gone. Its interesting to think about the "breeding" qualities of the dogs. I have concentrated on pet qualities, even though both Honey and Lilly are registered Golden Retrievers. I had both of them spayed when they reached five months old, as I never intended to breed or show them. Lilly's hips would probably make her a poor candidate for either thing, and although I believe Honey to be quite beautiful herself, she has a horrible "cow lick" on the back of her head. The hair literally parts itself down her neck. It is so cute and we love her that much more for it.

I've heard so much about overbreeding, and mostly where Cocker Spaniels are concerned. I think that my Kaycee, who died last year, was an exception as she was calm, all of her life. Most of the others I have seen are wired. Don't stop talking about it. It is very interesting.

Logan